US Bridges

Main ST over Drainage

Good

Sac County, Iowa · 087382708 · Structure no. 000000000008901

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main ST over Drainage in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDrainage
Location087382708
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31627, -95.25003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2022)
Projected traffic306 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Main ST over Drainage carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Main ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.